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The government is being accused of making a mess of the Christchurch rebuild following the release of a Treasury report saying it's missed key milestones.

The Earthquake Recovery Minister needs to let somebody else manage the building of Christchurch's convention centre, the head of the city's tourism agency says.

The tide of migration to Australia is turning, with more New Zealanders choosing to stay here or come home, says Jane Patterson in this week's Power Play.

Listed glass manufacturer Metro Performance Glass says strong sales are behind a first-half profit at the top of its forecasts.

Sales volumes for lifestyle blocks for the three month period ending October have again reached record levels.

Today marks 68 years since the Ballantynes store fire which killed 41 people died - and the first fire engine at the scene has been restored in time for the anniversary. Audio

The Christchurch mayor's office has more than doubled in size under Lianne Dalziel but her chief of staff says ratepayers are getting good value for money.

Businesses which moved to the suburbs after the Christchurch earthquake have returned to the CBD, despite earlier concerns.

It is getting harder to find work, with unemployment hitting 6 percent in the September quarter and an economist predicts it will rise further. Audio

If red zone land is sold by the government for housing, the former residents should be offered the land first, says the Christchurch mayor.

Rural ratepayers fear losing their voice around the table at the Christchurch City Council under a proposal to change the make-up of the city's wards.

Save the Children are appealing for more money from the public to help rebuild schools in the earthquake hit districts in Nepal.

The government has revealed more detail on its plan to gradually loosen its grip on the Christchurch rebuild.

After about $6.7 million and two-and-a-half years, Christchurch's Triumphal Arch has been repaired - but it's not yet open to the public.

An agency overseeing the Christchurch rebuild will focus on New Brighton, despite criticism that the seaside suburb is still battling coastal hazard zoning decisions.

The future of the Christchurch rebuild has been revealed, with a new agency - called Regenerate Christchurch - overseeing the next phase of the reconstruction.

Christchurch mayor Lianne Dalziel is defending the decision to spend $500,000 of ratepayers' money on buying two sculptures by a British artist. Audio